Unit 2 Vocab (Modern American Lit)

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Terms in this set (10)

(v.) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

(n.) poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity

(adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas

(n.) a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality

to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

(v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

(adj.) mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; (v.) to hide, conceal; eclipse; (n.) matters involving the supernatural

(v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through

(v.) to fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height, to give distinct form to; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste; (n.) moisture; the product of an action or process

(v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof